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Damian Lillard spoke up for everyone who rolls their eyes at offseason workout videos that seem inescapable during the summer. One fan questioned Lillard’s dedication and accused him of not working out this summer because there is no video of him in the gym. Lillard clapped back with the perfect response to this anonymous hater on […]

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard’s college coach at San Diego State, Steve Fisher, saw Leonard as a secondary player while he was recruiting the future NBA superstar, according to Eric Koreen of The Athletic. But Fisher didn’t see this as a bad thing. He told Koreen: “He played second fiddle to some of the other guys. […]

The hopes of the Toronto Raptors could hinge on the relationship between Kawhi Leonard and Nick Nurse. Leonard is an intimidating figure, and Nurse knows that if the organization has any chance of retaining the All-Star for the long haul, the coach will have to develop a bond with the mercurial star. According to Eric […]

Steve Nash is a busy guy. Fresh off his Hall of Fame induction last week, Nash is introducing the HomeCourt app to the world at Apple’s annual fall event. The app is designed to track shots and chart shooting in an individual workout using only an iPhone and the app: The app Nash is showing […]

The unexpected and hilarious news out of Los Angeles on Wednesday was the launch of the Bobi and Tobi Show featuring Boban Marjanovic and Tobias Harris. The two Clippers are like the NBA’s odd couple and this show is a hilarious move by the pair. But Marjanovic’s decision to finally create a Twitter is almost as […]

Isaiah Thomas enters his first season with the Denver Nuggets after a disappointing year split between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers. He was an MVP candidate with the Boston Celtics in 2016, but he was forced to sign a contract for the minimum this offseason. Thomas sat down — or better yet […]

The Houston Rockets saw significant turnover on the roster this offseason, and Daryl Morey discussed the additions of Marquese Chriss and Brandon Knight on Tuesday. Houston’s general manager believes that both of these players will see improvements in their game in Mike D’Antoni’s system. D’Antoni’s offense emphasizes 3-pointers and shots at the rim with little […]

Since retiring, Kobe Bryant has become a mentor for current players around the NBA and WNBA. The latest player to call upon Bryant’s wisdom is Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks. Parker posted an Instagram on Tuesday where she is working on her footwork with the all-time great. Not many players were more meticulous […]

Mike D’Antoni isn’t lacking for confidence as his Houston Rockets look to avenge their Western Conference Finals loss last season. The Rockets completely flamed out against the Golden State Warriors after taking a 3-2 lead in the series. Chris Paul’s injury may have been the difference in the series and had he remained healthy, the […]

Now is the time when NBA teams are looking to round out their final rosters. The Toronto Raptors are rounding out their roster with a partially guaranteed contract for Kyle Collinsworth, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Collinsworth appeared in 32 games for the Dallas Mavericks last season. He averaged 3.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists […]

ESPN’s NBA Future Power Rankings written by Kevin Pelton and Bobby Marks are a projection of how teams will do over the course of the next three seasons. The Los Angeles Lakers have jumped all the way up to No. 4 from No. 11 in the rankings after developing a young core and adding LeBron […]

Enes Kanter and Spencer Dinwiddie found the time to set aside their differences and come together for a good cause. The New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets have a simmering rivalry on social media, mainly due to Kanter and Dinwiddie’s trash talking. But they didn’t let their previous spats get in the way of supporting […]

A rap song from 2011 by LeBron James and Kevin Durant was recently released, and it included a lyric going after Skip Bayless. The host of FS1’s “Undisputed” commented on the lyric on his show. He spoke about how he felt at the time he first heard of the diss in 2011 and how he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have new life with the signing of the marquee free agent of the offseason, LeBron James. The Lakers have immediately catapulted into the conversation with the best in the Western Conference, but according to BetOnline.ag, the Lakers only have 10/1 odds to win the Pacific Division. Of course, the Golden State […]

As a player, Mike Bibby was always the small point guard who was never much of a physical presence. But since retiring from the NBA, Bibby has bulked up tremendously. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnfRxS7hScH/ Ashley Nevel caught up with Bibby on Instagram to get his thoughts on the best NBA team to never win a championship. Bibby, of […]

Fans are getting an early look at Klay Thompson’s new kicks, the ANTA KT4. The Golden State Warriors shooter’s latest signature shoe comes from the Chinese company, ANTA. Thompson’s shoes tend to fly under the radar because he’s not signed to one of the major American shoe companies like Nike, Adidas, Puma, or Under Armour. […]

Philadelphia 76ers rising star Ben Simmons took to Twitter to defend Serena Williams after a political cartoonist made an offensive drawing depicting Williams’ outburst in the US Open Final. Williams was given three separate penalties and the third penalty resulted in forfeiture of a game. This was late in the second set and significantly hampered […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James continues his foray into the entertainment world as he is producing a TV show partially inspired by Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons. The show Brotherly Love centers on a multi-ethnic family making their way in Philadelphia and according to Nellie Andreeva of Deadline, the inspiration of the show was Simmons’ upbringing. […]

Sports Illustrated’s list of top 100 NBA players is out and there are some notable snubs. Among guys like Isaiah Thomas, Carmelo Anthony, and Dwyane Wade are some other interesting names. The Los Angeles Lakers might have a gripe with the snubs of Kyle Kuzma and Rajon Rondo. Kuzma and Rondo are going to be […]

Isaiah Thomas’ fall from grace was dramatic. One year removed from being an MVP candidate with the Boston Celtics, the diminutive point guard signed a one-year deal for the league minimum with the Denver Nuggets. He struggled with injuries all year and never recaptured his top-notch form while playing with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los […]

Dwyane Wade and LeBron James recognize the greatness of Aaron Rodgers. But while James is thanking Rodgers for his performance on Sunday, Wade didn’t enjoy it nearly as much: That’s funny because i woke up saying to myself @AaronRodgers12 you’re incredibly good at football but sir why my Bears alllll the time. https://t.co/2O8SJvyMUZ — DWade […]

Tom Thibodeau is at it again. The Minnesota Timberwolves are signing Luol Deng as the cavalcade of former Bulls to join Thibodeau’s squad continues to grow. But for this former Bull, there are no assurances of a particular role in Minnesota, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Wojnarowski writes: “Thibodeau has made no promises to Deng on […]

The Toronto Raptors took a risk by trading for Kawhi Leonard this offseason. There’s no guarantee that he stays with the Raptors for the long haul, making this season is almost like a trial period for him in Toronto. The Raptors hope they can follow the same blueprint that the Oklahoma City Thunder used to […]

The biggest criticism of Lonzo Ball’s game during his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers was definitely his inconsistent shooting. So, the 2017 second overall pick spent the summer revamping his funky form. The Lakers’ Twitter account posted a montage of Ball working out and there is a noticeable difference in his shooting form. […]

This offseason, a number of people floated the idea of Kobe Bryant making a return to the court for the Los Angeles Lakers. Former teammate Shaquille O’Neal recently chimed in on his show, The Big Podcast with Shaq: “He will never go to the Big 3 before he does the NBA. Everybody knows who Kobe […]

The Phoenix Suns of the mid-2000s were one of the most funs teams to watch in recent memory. Steve Nash’s ridiculous passing combined with Amar’e Stoudemire’s freakish athleticism combined to make some unreal highlights, making them one of th e most exciting duos in all of sports. Just like in their playing days, Nash set […]

Mike D’Antoni has his work cut out for him this season. The head coach of the Houston Rockets is fresh off a very successful year in which his team almost knocked off the Golden State Warriors. But injuries and uncharacteristically poor shooting doomed Houston in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. Since that game, […]

Boris Diaw announced that he was retiring after a long and successful career, complete with a championship with the San Antonio Spurs. The Frenchman is walking away from the game. Although he’s at peace with the decision, a lack of interest from teams played a role in his decision. .@TheFrankIsola: What went into the decision […]

The Miami Heat have parted ways Jeffrey R. David, according to Ira Winderman of the Miami Sun-Sentinal. David is currently under FBI investigation into possible criminal money-laundering while he worked for the Sacramento Kings. David was hired as the chief revenue officer by the Heat. The Heat put him on leave when the news broke, but […]

Stephen Curry’s new kicks are definitely a unique design. The color scheme is all over the place. It looks like more of an acquired taste, but this is nothing new with Curry. Curry is one of Under Armour’s most recognizable athletes. Even if these kicks look questionable, the shoes could sell. But that doesn’t make […]

Jason Kidd and Steve Nash will officially be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday. The two dominated the NBA for years and will go down as two of the best point guards in history. But how would the two compete in a potential one-on-one game during their peaks? The two squared […]

The goal for LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers is the same as it was for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Win a championship. Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka brought in James to help bring the Lakers back to prominence. But with their current roster, they don’t look like they have the tools to knock off […]

The prestigious 2018 Basketball Hall of Fame class are looking fresh in their brand new jackets. The Hall of Fame posted a picture of the group all clad in their new jackets on Twitter. The bright orange jackets are attention-grabbing if nothing else. Looking fresh #18HoopClass 👌🔥 pic.twitter.com/SMOjvKESGz — Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) September 6, 2018 […]

Jayson Tatum’s star is continuing to burn bright, but NBA legend Grant Hill knew this long before Tatum was playing for the Boston Celtics. In fact, Grant Hill saw this while Tatum was on a recruiting trip to Duke according to Jay King of The Athletic. Hill told King: “Jayson is just an amazing talent […]

Jamal Crawford is still a free agent and Kemba Walker finds this baffling. The Charlotte Hornets point guard knows a thing or two about scoring and Walker told Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson of Scoop B Radio: “I have no idea why he’s a free-agent, man. Everybody loves J.C. He’s a great dude first of all […]

Basketball fans will never know what the Philadelphia 76ers would have looked like with LeBron James and Ben Simmons. Many speculated that James might sign with the Sixers in the offseason, but instead, James chose the Los Angeles Lakers. That killed any hope of a potential James-Simmons pairing, but at the very least, fans get to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ ongoing search for a new general manager will not include an interview with Arturas Karnisovas, according to Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer. The Denver Nuggets GM had an interview schedule but decided to turn down the opportunity. The Sixers are a great situation to join as a GM given the presence of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are still looking to fill their vacancy at general manager and are interviewing numerous candidates over the next few weeks. One of the candidates they passed on earlier this summer, though, was former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin, per Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer. Griffin was reportedly interviewed earlier this summer […]

Dwyane Wade has yet to decide on his NBA future, but the future Hall of Famer took to the court to play in a pickup game in Los Angeles. Wade posted a few videos to his Instagram where he was just toying with his opponents. Wade can be seen dunking on his diminutive defenders with no […]